Is the Uniform Bar Exam easier than a State Bar Exam?A lot of students wonder if the Uniform Bar Exam is easier than a state bar exam. We get this question a lot when bar exam results are released as students consider taking the Uniform Bar Exam instead of their state bar exam.
In this post, we answer the question “Is the Uniform Bar Exam easier than a State Bar Exam?” Read more
Can I Appeal my Illinois Bar Exam Score?We have been asked this question a lot this week, especially given that February 2018 Illinois bar exam results were just released.
The short answer is, unfortunately, you cannot appeal your Illinois bar exam results. The Illinois Board of Admissions released this scoring memo which states that “Bar examination results are final and non-appealable. The Board of Admissions does not entertain requests for review, regrading, or other relief.” The Board does automatically regrade all scores between a 262 and 265 prior to results being released. But once results are released, they are final. Read more
How To Ask Your Law Firm To Pay For Bar Exam Preparation: Bar exam preparation is expensive! Not only do you have a course to pay for, you will also have to get living expenses covered if you are taking time off work, and you may also have several additional costs (the costs of a hotel if you need to travel, filing fees, exam software fees, costs to be “cleared” by character and fitness, etc.) You can read more about bar exam costs here if you want to make sure you have your bases covered!
Your study approach can influence whether you pass or fail the bar exam. In this post, we will write about five common reasons that even the smartest students fail the bar exam!
I’m Embarrassed I Failed The Bar Exam! What Should I Do?: With the many feelings that come with failing the bar exam, one of the main ones you may be feeling is embarrassed. Even though you know you should not be embarrassed for failing the bar exam you cannot seem to help the feeling from creeping back in. Especially when your coworkers, friends, and family may not be making it any better. The last thing you want to hear is someone telling you not to be embarrassed. You obviously know that. So, here are some things you can do to counter the embarrassment.
Four Reasons You May Have Failed the Uniform Bar Exam
If you failed the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), we promise it is not the end of the world (even though it may feel like it for a little while). One important step you can take to make sure you pass the next bar exam is to ensure you are not studying the exact same way you did before. It is important to figure out why you failed the Uniform Bar Exam so that you can address your weaknesses and pass next time!
We talk to students who fail the Uniform Bar Exam every administration. Below is a summary of four common reasons that examinees fail the UBE and what you can do to overcome these pitfalls.
I Failed the Massachusetts Bar Exam – What Should I Do?If you failed the Massachusetts bar exam, you are not alone! Here are a few steps to take if you failed the Massachusetts bar exam:
Update: If you failed the Massachusetts Bar Exam, read this free guide on what to do if you fail the Uniform Bar Exam.
If you’re thinking of committing suicide after receiving bar exam results, please read this first!
Unfortunately, we frequently hear of students who commit suicide after receiving bar exam results. Recently, a person committed suicide after finding out that they failed the February 2017 bar exam for the third time. Read more
Firstly, if you found out that you failed the South Dakota bar exam, know that you are not alone! We have a note to those who failed the bar exam here. You have come to the right spot to determine how to prepare for the next administration. Before hopping into the how to come up with a study plan for the next bar exam, it is first important to understand the intricacies of the exam so that you can better prepare.
Hawaii, while not a UBE jurisdiction, does use the MBE, MEE, and MPT from the NCBE to structure its test. It also includes a state specific ethics portion of the exam. Hawaii’s bar passage rate has not seen a precipitous drop like many states have over the past 10 years. It has stayed pretty stable at around 65-70%. If you failed, however, remember you are not alone! Here’s our guide on what to do if you failed the Hawaii bar exam.
Students often wonder what to do while waiting for bar exam results. Many students rush to apply to work somewhere. However, it is generally a bad time to apply for a job if you are not working or don’t have some preexisting connection. Employers tend to be skeptical of hiring those waiting for bar exam results. You are overqualified for paralegal positions and underqualified for attorney positions.
However, whether you work or not, there are still plenty of ways to be productive and awesome while waiting for bar exam results. In this post, we list seven things to do while waiting for bar exam results.
Many people ask us “What if I fail the bar exam? What will I do?” They feel a lot of anxiety even asking the question and have no idea what route to go if they fail the bar exam. In this post we discuss why you should have a “Plan B” for if you fail the bar exam, and how to make that Plan B.
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The Six Most Common Reasons for Failing the Uniform Bar Exam: Are you taking the Uniform Bar Exam for the first time? Or are you sitting for the exam again? Either way, it is a good idea to figure out an effective study approach. Below we provide a list of the six most common reasons for failing the Uniform Bar Exam and tips on how to avoid making these mistakes!
What Happens If I Fail The Bar Exam At A Big Law Firm?: You’ve landed your dream job at a big law firm. Years of hard work and sacrifice have finally paid off. Unfortunately, there is one last hurdle on your career path: you failed the bar exam! Thinking back, you don’t remember discussing what happens in this instance during your interview or when signing your employment contract. What should you do? Generally, what happens if you fail the bar exam at a big law firm?
Why do Big Law Firm Associates Fail the Bar Exam?
While you may think that big law firm associates do not fail the bar exam, that is not true. They seem like they are the exact opposite from the type of person that should fail the bar exam. They presumably did well in law school. They are smart. They are hardworking. So why do they fail? Read more
